You know when they say - cunning, baffling, all powerful? It’s true. Had 7 years under my belt, went out 9 years ago thinking it would be different but I’ve found myself back in 2001 all over again.

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I had 7 years under my belt (2001 - 2008) and thought I could drink “like a normal person” and for awhile I did until I didn’t. Last 18 months have been hell and finally hit rock bottom AGAIN last week. Now getting it back together - Day 5!

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OP, we’re still here. Come on back. Our arms are open.

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OP, we are here. I hated hearing about the grateful alcoholic, but I understand now. I relapsed 15 years ago, but will never forget that feeling. I had almost two years and my tolerance was right where I left it. My alcoholic was doing pushups waiting for my relapse. A drink never has made anything better long term. Still alcoholic, so self centered, but a little better every day. Apparently still arrogant too. Ugh. Humility is hard.

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Thanks everyone. Sucks when everyone has a red ballon and you have a yellow one but then again the ones with red ones don’t wake up on a bench alongside the Thames river in suit and tie leaning up against a homeless person. Not sure what Day 7 has in store but so long as I just don’t drink, it will likely be good

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Did you read R/GA?

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@OP -- I've heard it said before that ad men helped Bill W. write the book. Also, it works, doesn't it? Welcome back.

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Hope you’re doing well OP!

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Did you relapse OP?

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Probably one reason I still like going to meetings. The yellow balloon club. Never felt part of anything, always embarrassed and a bit off... Still a bit off but not embarrassed. Thank you for sharing on this thread it really has helped, especially around the holidays.

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No Big Book - Bill W was the worst writer in the world 😂

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What are the good meetings in NYC these days??

I like Thursday night at Grace church in Brooklyn Heights. There is also a morning one at the Presbyterian church on hicks in Brooklyn too.

me too.

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